Why did Kuwait, one of the most democratic countries in the Mideast, take a sharp autocratic turn & what comes next?

Why did Kuwait, one of the most democratic co...

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Turkey's regional rise seems unstoppable after maritime deal with Libya's Haftar

Libya analyst Jalel Harchaoui explains how Turkey's courting of Libya's eastern warlord has cemented Turkish influence in North Africa and beyond.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. 

Kurdish integration with Syria’s central government remains far from complete

Syria-based American researcher Alexander McKeever, author of the This Week in Northern Syria Substack, says recent violence between Arabs and Kurds has exposed cracks in the integration process, despite Kurdish and Syrian government officials’ claims that it is proceeding succes ...  عرض المزيد

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Could the birthplace of the Arab Spring return to absolute, one-man rule?
The Inside Story Podcast

Thousands of Tunisians have protested again against the President. Kais Saied seized power in July, sacked the prime minister and suspended parliament. He is now ruling by decree and ignoring parts of the constitution. Join host Imran Khan. With guests, Independent politician Ame ...  عرض المزيد

Alight in Tunisia: a democracy in crisis
Economist Podcasts

The president has sacked the prime minister and suspended parliament. It is clear that the country needed a shake-up in its hidebound politics—but is <a href="https://www.economist.com/middle-east-and-africa/2021/07/26/tunisias-democracy-totters-as-the-president-suspends-parli ...

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Has there been a coup in Tunisia?
Africa Daily

What now for Tunisia’s young democracy? Following a day of nationwide protests, Tunisia’s president sacked the PM and suspended parliament. As he put himself in charge, he said this was about getting the country back on track. Problem is: his critics accuse him of leading a coup. ...  عرض المزيد